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AO08 NRV

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,895 mi
Last recorded86,895 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone inner bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wing liner loose

Nearside Rear tyre cuts

coolant leaks

oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,815 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2016 72,046 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside tyre has a cut (s) but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,918 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,483 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,046 miles

front brake discs have a lip

front pads low

Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs have a lip

front pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,835 miles

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AO08 NRV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,489 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 NRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO08 NRV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AO08 NRV safe to buy?

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